Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-14
ILLINOIS SENAT0RSHIP.
MORRISON AND FARWEIh TUE
TWO NOMINEES.

Gov. oglesby's Name Not Presented to
the Republican Cauous-BswleY Re
nominated by the Il publicans of
Connecticut - Robertson Forced to
Face the Music in Indisns.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Jan I3.-ln the
Circuit Court this morning, in the appli-
cation filed by President Green Smith, Of
the Senate, praying for an Injunction re-
straining Lieut.. Gov. Robertson from per-
forming the duties Of his office, the attor-
neys for the latter moved for continu-
ance until after the adjournment of the
legislature. Judge Ayres overruled the
motion and gave Mr.. Robertson until to-
morrow to answer Mr.. Smiths complaint.
THE SENATORIAL CAUCUS.
The Democratic Senatorial caucus was
held tonight, seventy-two members being
present. On the fourth ballot David
Turpie was nominated, receiving 40 votes.
Ex-senator Mcdonald was his principal
competitor. Four Democratic Knights of
Labor declined to enter the caucus, and
it IS not known whether they will support
the nominee.
In the House this afternoon the Replb-
licans took up the contested seats ques-
tlon and referred to the Committee on
I9iSOIIVho bn0 COuNSbIS dsdlubb lut HNt
Democrats, MessTs. Stull MetZger,
Barnes, Shields and Mock. The contests
against Messrs. Stull, MetZger and
Shields were based on charges OF bribery
at the election. The charge against Mr.,
Barnes is Illegal voting, and Mr.. Mock's
right to mis- seat is questioned on an
allegation that he went to Canada
and took an oath of allegiance to that
government. The Democrats in the
HnnGn ri nrf IN hn
contest of the seat of MIR. Mackey, Re-
publican. SO far eight notices of contest
have been fled in the House and five in
the Senate. OF the House contests
seven are against Democrats and
four OF the five in the Senate
are against Republicans. Under
the rules adopted in both Houses, mem
bers can be unseated on very short
notice. At present the Democrats have
rs votes on joint ballot and the Republi.
cans "A. The joint convention for the
election Of Senator meets on Jan. 10.
What the next few days may bring forth
is impossible to predict, but it is possible
that before Wednesday both Houses will
be the scene OF great excitement.
REAGAN's CAMPAIGN.
PALESTINE, TEX, Jan. I3.-Congress-
man John ii. Reagan arrived here at 1880
O'Clock yesterday morning and spent the
day with his family. He lett for Austin
this morning to open his campaign for the
Senatorship. The friends of the veteran
statesman are enthusiastic over his pros
poets, while the Judge himself feels con-
tident of the result. lie denied, however,
that the slightest feeling of hostility eX
lists between Gen. MaXey and himself.
LOGAN's SUCCESSOR.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Jan. 13.-Charles
B. Farwell, of Chicago, was nominated
TO succeed Gen. Logan to-day on the sec
ond ballot Of the Republican legislative
caucus. Gov. Oglesby's name was not
presented to the caucus. Gov. Hamilton
received the second highest vote on the
first ballot, II, with Congressman PaysOn
II, Cannon IL and Henderson 10. The
second ballot was stampede to Farwell.
MORRISON FOR SENATOR.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Jan. 13.-The Dem
Ocratic Senatorial caucus was held here
this evening. William h. Morrison was
nominated on the third ballot. The other
candidates were Lloyd b. stevenson. r.
W. Townshend, Judge j. j. Phillips, N.
G. WOrthinglo on, Gen. j. G. Black, ID. j.
Prendergast, Nj. W. Fuller, M. j. Allen
and Mr.. CloOnan.
SENATOR HAwLEY RENOMINATED.
Hartford, CONN, Jan. 13.-The Re-
publican legislative caucus has nomi-
mated Senator Hawley as mis- own sue
cess0r. The Republicans nave majority
in both houses, and the majority on JOINT
ballot is 81, so that his reelection Is as
sured. The election will be held next
Tuesday.
THE TACTICS IN NEW JERSEY.
TRENTON, N. j., Jan. l3.--There we're
only nine SenatOrs-twO short OF quo
rum-present this afternoon. 80 that an
organization could not have been effected
even If desired. Consequently an id
journment was mad until noon tomorrow.
1t is intended to keep up this daily pro-
cess until after the contested election
cases are disposed of IN the House. Then
if the Republicans are seated the Senate
will organize. 1t otherwise, orRaniza-
ton may be deferred indefinitely, aud a
United States Senator cannot be elected.